Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Gandaraditya Chola

Gandaraditya Chola was the son of Parantaka Chola I. He ruled the Chola kingdom between 949 AD and 957 AD. As the elder son of Parantaka, Rajaditya lost his life in Takkolam battle, he became the ruler.

During his period, Rashtrakuta king Krishna III aquired a lot of places from Chola empire.

His wife Sembian Madevi was very popular devotee. She built a lot of Shiva temples. He had a son named Uttama Chola.

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